This year’s SummerSlam is set to take place at Cleveland Browns Stadium and promises to be one of the most exciting WWE premium live events of the summer. Cleveland is home to several notable WWE personalities, including United States Champion Logan Paul, his brother Jake, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, and his brother, Travis. Johnny Gargano, a Cleveland native and one half of the DIY tag team, expressed interest in a potential tag-team match between the Pauls and Kelces at the event. With WWE’s last premium live event in Cleveland being Fastlane in 2019, Gargano is excited to see the event taking place in a football stadium for the first time in the U.S.
For Gargano, having SummerSlam in Cleveland is a dream come true. He had always hoped to wrestle in Cleveland Browns Stadium as a child, but never thought it would be possible due to the city not being considered a major market for WWE events. However, the opportunity to compete in his hometown stadium on such a grand stage feels like destiny to him. Gargano believes that the fans in Cleveland will bring their all to the event and hopes to follow in the footsteps of the enthusiastic crowds at international premium live events.
As the event approaches, it remains uncertain where Gargano will stand in the championship picture. Recently drafted to SmackDown with his tag-team partner, Tommaso Ciampa, Gargano is hopeful for a shot at the WWE tag-team titles at SummerSlam. He is driven by the goal of becoming a WWE champion and remains confident that he can achieve that ambition by 2024. Gargano has a deep connection to Cleveland Browns Stadium, where he has celebrated milestones such as his senior prom and his 30th birthday party. Winning the WWE tag-team titles in front of his family and friends in that stadium would be a moment he would cherish forever.
With WWE’s focus on international premium live events, having SummerSlam in Cleveland is a special occasion for Gargano and the city. He is excited about the opportunity to showcase his skills on such a grand stage and hopes to make a lasting impact at the event. Gargano’s passion for wrestling and his pride in representing Cleveland as a professional wrestler make the prospect of competing in his hometown even more special. As the event approaches, Gargano remains focused on his goals and is determined to make the most of the opportunities that come his way at SummerSlam and beyond.
